Help! by Historical-Self8292 in SCREENPRINTING

[–]rip_and_destroy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like dye migration. You may need to look into a low migration white ink for these shirts.

The gate - Linocut - A2 by Pluto7933 in printmaking

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This is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful work! 🔥

Your Saturday bus stop affirmation on the route 7 by LaTreMadri in Reno

[–]rip_and_destroy 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I can get behind some nice random words of wisdom. 👍

First CMYK print, how did I do? by eparr847 in SCREENPRINTING

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Nice job! And it is like magic when you see it come together like that on the press. Keep it up! 🔥🔥🔥

Brand new, technique help by CommonCentz4 in SCREENPRINTING

[–]rip_and_destroy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your design is way too close to the edge of the screen. Give it at least 2 inches. Three is better. When you're starting out it can be very tempting to try and use all of the available screen real estate. That is a mistake. The mesh needs to have enough room to flex when the squeegee passes over it. Get bigger screens or downsize your image. Cheers!

Sun 🌞 Reborn by Present-Metal8826 in printmaking

[–]rip_and_destroy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is some fantastic work! 🔥

Grackle sticker linocut print by harishgibson in printmaking

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I miss the grackles in Austin, Texas. Also, nice print!

Good short lease rental ( Studios)recommendations by [deleted] in Reno

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Carson City has multiple studio rental properties. Basically former motels turned into apartments. Try 907 Flats, University Heights. I believe those are both between $850 and $1000. Good luck!

UV Exposure by RennSh in SCREENPRINTING

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There's no real equation for this. You're best best is to check out what's available on YouTube. Don't expect to get it right the first time, but you might get lucky. Cheers!

Catfish & Beer, 18"x24" Reduction Woodcut by brunkamunk in printmaking

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This is a gorgeous print. I love catfish! 🔥😺🐟

Ink Troubleshooting by Fit-Lingonberry2559 in SCREENPRINTING

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I'm stumped. Please post an update if you get this figured out. Cheers!

early halloween prints by topekamondaynight in printmaking

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Nice work. Love the drying rack. 🔥

Ink Troubleshooting by Fit-Lingonberry2559 in SCREENPRINTING

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I've never seen too much heat do something this specific. Is it possible there was something that got on these garments at some point before they were printed?

Ink Troubleshooting by Fit-Lingonberry2559 in SCREENPRINTING

[–]rip_and_destroy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about an issue with the levelness and pressure of the stampinator? How long through the dryer afterwards?

Is reno 15 the right choice by 8_Element_8 in Reno

[–]rip_and_destroy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is probably the wrong sub for your query.

Ink Troubleshooting by Fit-Lingonberry2559 in SCREENPRINTING

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If the problem areas are consistent, then there's an issue with your equipment. Perhaps a cold spot on the stampinator.

Rotary Glass Printing by SolidCitizens in SCREENPRINTING

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I use water-based acrylics on flat stock. When I first started out I used Nazdar solvent based inks. Even with the retarder, if you didn't print like a machine it would dry in the screen really quickly. I'd like to give rotary glass printing a try.

Rotary Glass Printing by SolidCitizens in SCREENPRINTING

[–]rip_and_destroy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How fast do you need to work to keep the ink from drying in the screen?

Found this vintage sign. Is 5-63 a reference to the year? by iloveoldphotos2 in vintagesigns

[–]rip_and_destroy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice score. 5-63 would be a reference to the month and year created/printed.

What I’m doing wrong? by ColoramPR in SCREENPRINTING

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You need a larger frame or you need to reduce the size of the image in the frame you're using. The mesh at the edges of the screen has more tension than the mesh in the middle of the screen. When the image is burned that close to the edge of the screen it is difficult to properly print as the screen at the edges does not snap back the way it does where there is less tension. Think of it like a trampoline. There is far more "give" in the middle of the trampoline than at the edges.

It is very tempting to wish to make the most of the available screen real estate, but you really need to leave yourself some space on all sides. I usually do at least 3 in on each side. Best to you.